Woods RD990XE Operator'S Manual Download Page 2

Gen’l CE Euro (Rev. 3/27/2017)

Introduction

TO THE DEALER:

Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Woods

®

 dealer. Read manual instructions

and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Operator’s Manual
are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.

The dealer must complete the online Product Registration form at the Woods Dealer Website

 which certifies that

all Dealer Check List items have been completed. Please contact your dealer to complete this form. Dealers can
register all Woods product at dealer. WoodsEquipment.eu under Product Registration.

Failure to register the product does not diminish customer’s warranty rights.

TO THE OWNER:

Read this manual before operating your Woods equipment. The information presented will prepare you to do a better and
safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and become
acquainted with all the adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate. Replacement manuals can be
obtained from your dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locater at www.WoodsEquipment.eu, or call
+32 10 301111 in Belgium.

The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable and
satisfactory use. Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the unit as specified.
Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the equipment.

For service, your authorized Woods dealer has trained mechanics, genuine Woods service parts, and the necessary
tools and equipment to handle all your needs.

Use only genuine Woods service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards required for
safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your equipment in the spaces
provided:

Model:

_______________________________

Date of Purchase:

_____________________

Serial Number:

 (see Safety Decal section for location) ____________________________________

Provide this information to your dealer to obtain correct repair parts.

Throughout this manual, the term 

NOTICE

 is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.

The terms 

CAUTION, WARNING 

and 

DANGER

 are used in conjunction with the Safety-Alert Symbol, (a triangle with

an exclamation mark), to indicate the degree of hazard for items of personal safety.

Summary of Contents for RD990XE

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL REARMOUNT MOWERS MAN1261 4 11 2018 RD990XE...

Page 2: ...r nearest dealer check the Dealer Locater at www WoodsEquipment eu or call 32 10 301111 in Belgium The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable...

Page 3: ...the mower with safety shields removed to provide a better view The mower should never be operated with any safety shielding removed The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintai...

Page 4: ...brake and ensure all other controls are disengaged before starting power unit engine Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM Do not exceed Look down and to the rear and make sure area is clear before operatin...

Page 5: ...asher high pressure water can enter through very small scratches or under edges of decals causing them to peel or come off Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods dealer To locat...

Page 6: ...6 Safety MAN1261 4 11 2018 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Replace Immediately If Damaged 2 18865 10 1004114 8 33347 7 18864 3 18877 11 1003751 4 18866...

Page 7: ...Declaration of Conformity 7 MAN1261 4 11 2018...

Page 8: ...ydraulic system failures or mechanical component failures Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments service or maintenance Stop power unit and implement immediately...

Page 9: ...l cutting height by adjusting front and rear caster wheels 8 To raise rear of mower move caster adjustment spacers under rear caster arms See Figure 6 9 To raise front of mower move spacers under fron...

Page 10: ...fore resuming operation Power for operating mower is supplied by tractor PTO Operate PTO at 540 rpm Know how to stop tractor and mower quickly in an emergency If mower becomes plugged causing belt to...

Page 11: ...efully drive away from mower 6 Before extended storage see page 14 for cleaning instructions OWNER PRE OPERATION CHECK LIST OWNER S RESPONSIBILITY ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety dec...

Page 12: ...total must be installed before working underneath See Figure 9 When blocking you must consider overall stability of the unit Just blocking under the unit will not ensure your safety The working surfa...

Page 13: ...ed idler E and spindle pulley D Pull spring loaded idler with belt to obtain enough belt length to route it over pulley F Make sure spring loaded idler pivots freely with belt installed NOTICE Use car...

Page 14: ...to reduce the risk of thrown objects The mower deck and protective devices cannot prevent all objects from escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing condition It is possible for objects to ricochet...

Page 15: ...second and cut at 90 degrees to first pass Raise rear of mower high enough to permit material to discharge but not so high that conditions listed above occur Grass wet Allow grass to dry before mowin...

Page 16: ...emove blade 11 from spindle 7 2 Remove belt from pulleys 3 Remove jam nut 16 and washer 15 from top of spindle shaft Figure 15 4 Disassemble split taper bushing 13 located on top of pulley by removing...

Page 17: ...uld turn freely 14 Be careful not to overtighten bearings Proper bearing adjustment is essential to good bearing life 15 If you overtighten bearings hold spindle housing and rap spindle shaft with a l...

Page 18: ...be from housing through this opening 3 Remove gearbox stand from mower deck 4 Remove gearbox and pulley from gearbox stand 5 Remove vertical shaft seal 18 Replace with new seal see Seal Replacement pa...

Page 19: ...ap ring 21 and position it together with dual lip seal 18 by pressing it into position Verify that snap ring is seated correctly 9 Press bearing 7 into the housing using a round tube of the correct di...

Page 20: ...journal cross into bearing cup with grease fitting away from shaft Be careful not to disturb needle bearings Insert another bearing cup directly across from first cup and press in as far as possible...

Page 21: ...equipment for eyes hair hands hearing and head and respira tor or filter mask where appropriate Figure 28 Shipping Unit Disassemble Shipping Unit Figure 28 1 Remove all parts that are wired and strapp...

Page 22: ...l with high quality gear oil that has a viscosity index of 80W or 90W and an API service rating of GL 4 or GL 5 2 Fill gearbox until oil runs out the side plug on gearbox 3 Pour in one pint of gear lu...

Page 23: ...ory 2 standard quick hitches 1 Lower hitch arms must be located in center attachment hole See Figure 34 for adjustment 2 For use with Category 1 quick hitch lower hitch arms should be positioned with...

Page 24: ...resent Operator s Manual and request that customer and all operators read it before operating equipment Point out the manual safety rules explain their meanings and empha size the increased safety haz...

Page 25: ...1261 4 11 2018 PARTS INDEX MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 26 27 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 28 BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY 29 CHAIN SHIELDING ASSEMBLY 30 FRONT ROLLER ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL 31 QUICK HITCH KIT OPTIONAL 31 Rearmount M...

Page 26: ...26 Parts MAN1261 4 11 2018 RD990XE MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY...

Page 27: ...8 Seal 1 13 x 1 78 x 47 35 52744 8 Bushing 752 x 1 125 x 625 HT 36 20714 4 Sleeve 525 x 75 x 5 80 HT 37 52853 8 Sleeve 1 25 x 1 90 x 50 38 52854 8 Sleeve 1 25 x 1 90 x 75 39 52855 8 Sleeve 1 25 x 1 9...

Page 28: ...er B4 x 50 10 57466 2 Snap Ring 11 20895 1 Snap Ring 45 mm 12 57373 1 Spacer 35 3 x 48 x 2 5 13 57328 2 Kit Shim 60 3 x 71 6 14 57468 1 Nut Castle 15 51946 1 Nut Castle M24 x 2 16 57328 1 Kit Shim 30...

Page 29: ...Cups 6 2716 2 Bearing Cup 7 1032801RP 1 Spindle Shaft Crossbar 8 1032815RP 2 Blade Lock 9 1032814 2 Blade Pin 10 13288 2 1 2 NC x 3 4 Nylock HHCS 11 29186 2 CW Standard Blade 13 12 1032794 1 Sheave 5...

Page 30: ...32833RP 1 Left Corner Chain Shield Plate 4 1032822RP 1 Right Rear Chain Shield Plate 5 1032823RP 1 Left Rear Chain Shield Plate 6 4763 90 1 4 Chain 3 Link 7 4765 100 1 4 Chain 4 Link 8 1003646 2 Pin 2...

Page 31: ...350RP 3 8 NC Flange Lock Nut Standard Hardware Obtain Locally REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 1032830 Quick Hitch Kit 1 1032826 2 Offset Link 2 1002012 2 Sleeve 94 x 1 44 x 2 75 Cat 2 only 3 1016517 2 Slee...

Page 32: ...1 2 467 634 722 979 1020 1383 Diameter Thread Pitch Millimeters Wrench Size COARSE THREAD FINE THREAD Diameter Thread Pitch Millimeters MARKING ON HEAD MARKING ON HEAD Metric 8 8 Metric 10 9 Metric 8...

Page 33: ...HHCS Hex Head Cap Screw HT Heat Treated JIC Joint Industry Council 37 Degree Flare LH Left Hand LT Left m Meter mm Millimeter M Male MPa Mega Pascal N Newton NC National Coarse NF National Fine NPSM...

Page 34: ...t Registration 2 Specifications 3 Table of Contents 3 Warranty Product 36 Replacement Parts 37 Operation Adjustment Cutting Height 9 Tractor Top Link 10 Attaching Mower to Tractor 8 Front Roller Optio...

Page 35: ...bligation under this Warranty is limited to at WOODS option the repair or replacement free of charge of the product if WOODS in its sole discretion deems it to be defective or in noncompliance with th...

Page 36: ...scretion deems it to be defective or in noncompliance with this Warranty The product must be returned to WOODS with proof of purchase within thirty 30 days after such defect or noncompliance is discov...

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